Hertfordshire-based contractor John Sisk and Sons has started work on the construction of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic shooting venue at London's Royal Artillery Barracks.

The temporary facility will host the Olympic shooting and Paralympic shooting events next summer, in addition to the Paralympic archery competition. Three enclosed and three open-air ranges are to be created, including the finals range, a 25m range, a 10/50m range and a shotgun range. Work is to be completed by spring 2012.

Richard Arnold, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) project sponsor for the venue, said: "The shooting venue is the ODA's final venue to start construction and will be ready to host test events next year. "It will be a fitting arena for athletes during the London 2012 Games and spectators will also benefit from an excellent location that is steeped in history."

After the Games, the venue will be dismantled and the site restored to its original condition before being handed back to the Ministry of Defence. Image: ODA